With the rise of social media, becoming an influencer and gaining popularity online has become a highly sought after career. It’s now possible for an individual to reach millions around the world, which was once a feat that only massive media networks were capable of doing at one point. However reaching this level of achievement is not as easy as it seems, it takes hard work, persistence, a dreamer, as well as a doer mentality. Canadian YouTuber Alex Ketchum is showing just that, with his viral videos becoming big hits across social media.
Alex started his YouTube career while he was still attending York University for Film Production. He always had a passion for film and video production ever since he could remember, and in high school Alex dedicated his free time to making short films. Aside from filmmaking, Alex also has a strong passion for comedy. He has performed stand up at comedy clubs around the city of Toronto, as well as at the renowned comedy club, The Second City. Doing stand up comedy is what made Alex realized he wanted to entertain people for a living. Combining the knowledge he learned in film school, the practical skills he learned from making films, and the drive and ambition to entertain, Alex was able to create viral videos that grabbed the attention of big time publications and even made international headlines. With his videos being featured by International Business Times, LadBible, and VT to name a few.
Alex believes that in order to make it big on social media you need to be able to stand out from the crowd. “You need to make content no one has ever seen before. Take something that’s ordinary, and turn it into something new”, said the YouTuber. Alex is a strong believer that it’s not the idea that makes the video, but how you execute the idea. It’s definitely clear that the young YouTuber has a big future a head of him and we wish him luck on his journey.
To keep up to date, you can also connect with Alex Ketchum via Instagram @AlexKetchum.
